What Causes Painful Urination (Dysuria) at the Male Urethral Opening, and What Should Be Done?

Apr 21, 2022 Source: Cainiu Health
Disease description:

I experience a stinging pain at the urethral opening during urination. What causes stinging pain at the male urethral opening during urination, and what should I do?

Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Wang Jianlong
Painful urination (dysuria) at the male urethral meatus is commonly associated with urethritis or chronic prostatitis, requiring targeted treatment. For dysuria caused by urethritis, antibiotics such as azithromycin or doxycycline may be prescribed under a physician’s guidance. For dysuria resulting from prostatitis, medications such as levofloxacin or ibuprofen may be used as directed by a healthcare provider.